Burton Bradstock is among the places where Dorset Council is considering introducing 20mph limits and a public consultation has now gone live inviting comments from residents on the proposals.

Lyme Regis Football Club’s annual Sausage and Cider Festival takes place this Saturday bringing a full day of food, drink, live music and entertainment at the Davey Fort ground.

Weymouth-born swing singer Tony Lowe is returning from Belgium for a series of free concerts across Dorset this summer

A SERIES of home improvement schemes in Bridport have been approved by Dorset Council, including extensions, a garden room, a porch canopy and a roof lantern.

RESIDENT objections have failed to stop a new alcohol licence being granted for a caravan and camping park near Bridport.

A DECISION over the commissioning of a new reablement centre at the Sidney Gale House site in Bridport is now likely to be delayed until the autumn.

Singer and pianist Julie Dunn, alongside guitarist Charles Mason, will perform at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on July 12.

South Somerset Community Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a special concert on July 18 in Crewkerne Methodist Church.

Friends of Bridport Millennium Green will hold the jigsaw stall in Bucky Doo Square on July 22, hoping to attract supporters between 9.30 am and 1 pm.

The first-ever Symondsbury Summer Dog Fête will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, at Symondsbury Estate in Dorset, running from 10am to 4pm.

A new study has named Lyme Regis among the UK's best babymoon staycation destinations for 2026

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert covering parts of the country.

An arrest has been made and searches are underway to locate a driver that failed to stop after driving dangerously in west Dorset

The search is on to find the owner of a winning EuroMillions ticket worth £58,409.30 bought in Dorset.

Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says a Dorset chippy is his favourite in the UK

Charmouth campaigners say councillors have “let residents down” and left their village fire station in limbo, despite a headline decision to keep the station open as part of Dorset & Wiltshire’s modernisation plans.

A DORSET kart racing circuit which helped launch the careers of Formula One stars Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton is to be demolished under redevelopment plans for the Clay Pigeon leisure complex.

The next round of closures on the A35 that have caused concerns in the area start tonight

UNDER threat fire stations across Dorset may have been saved for now but many questions remain as the threat of the axe still looms overhead

Dorset County Hospital’s emergency department has been told it must improve safety, despite inspectors finding “encouraging” progress in urgent and emergency care

AN application for a temporary camping site at Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, has been withdrawn as part of the latest planning submissions for west Dorset.

A minibus belonging to a group that helps support those with disabilities has been stolen

Lyme Regis was filled with music, colour and energy as the B Sharp Busking Festival returned to the town on Saturday

CARE DORSET staff have been praised for their work with elderly and vulnerable people during the recent heatwave.

Sea of Songs will take place at the historic Tithe Barn in Abbotsbury as part of the Tree of Strings Festival on Friday, July 3.

The latest graduates from the Boat Building Academy (BBA) launched their new boats into the sea at Lyme Regis on the hottest June day ever recorded.

Melplash Agricultural Society announced the winners of its Annual Gardens and Allotment Competition, celebrating the care and dedication of local gardeners.

A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

COUNCILLORS have voted to save fire stations from closure - but uncertainty remains as it still relies on government approval over raising council tax flexibility.

Dorset and Wiltshire’s fire authority will today decide the future of eight threatened fire stations and how the service balances its books, in one of its most significant meetings in years.

People have been urged to never take power banks on a plane if they notice these details about it

A talented DJ and father died in a tragic incident after falling down the stairs at a bar in Bridport, a coroner has heard

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash.

Delays are being reported on a main road due to a crash

LOCAL harbours have seen a dip in activities as a squeeze on spending takes its toll.

The next round of closures on the A35 that have caused concerns in the area are commencing this week

29 June 2026 The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public across the county to find the next of kin of a man who died in Bournemouth.

Memories of Dame Penelope Keith’s visits to West Dorset villages and Wimborne theatre are being shared following her death.

Dorset Police and partner agencies are joining forces to tackle anti-social behaviour during Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

Dorset & Devon Holiday Cottages has expanded its accommodation portfolio with the launch of a new luxury glamping offering near Lyme Regis.

Beneath its idyllic streets, Beaminster once hid a world of child labour, harsh industry and brutal punishment

This stunning Dorset 4-mile coastal walk on the Isle of Portland features wild cliffs and unforgettable sea views

The tragic sinking of HMS Formidable in 1915 led to a daring escape, with one pinnace eventually making landfall at West Dorset

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes has revealed the moment his puppies attacked a lamb on his farm near Beaminster in West Dorset, leaving him feeling “horrified”.

Bridport professional wrestler JJ Gale is preparing for one of the biggest nights of his life when he steps into the ring at London’s Wembley Arena this August.

Bridport residents have said social media is creating ‘monsters’ as the Government announce an imminent ban for children

This is an old picture of Bridport’s isolation hospital, built in 1898 to stop deadly diseases spreading

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone still on a standard variable tariff as the Energy Price Cap shoots up next week

Obesity is one of the most significant health challenges facing our country.

Engineering works on the Weymouth-Waterloo line today and tomorrow will cause disruption, it is warned. South Western Railway (SWR) is reminding customers to check before travelling this weekend, Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28, as works in t...